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these criminals are holding drugs, money, weapons, et cetera, et cetera. crime must be stopped now. that district is a really bad district. i know it's not the only one, but i'm asking for this to be done. we need hard core law enforcement down there all the time. it's a must. teach these criminals a lesson. thank you very much. i would like to give this to the police commissioners and greg sur. much respect to all of you. thank you. >> thank you. ms. brown, are you ready? >>> [speaker not understood]. okay, i'm going to play it. >> okay. >> [speaker not understood]. >>> i'm showing this all the time because, again, our children are being senselessly murdered on the street to senseless violence. my son is also on this video. along with a lot of other men that have been murdered on the streets of san francisco. i know there was a press conference concerning calvin collins today and i grieve -- i understand what that family is going through. and it's been many years for that family also as well as it has been for us mothers and father's who have lost children to homicide also. and we
these criminals are holding drugs, money, weapons, et cetera, et cetera. crime must be stopped now. that district is a really bad district. i know it's not the only one, but i'm asking for this to be done. we need hard core law enforcement down there all the time. it's a must. teach these criminals a lesson. thank you very much. i would like to give this to the police commissioners and greg sur. much respect to all of you. thank you. >> thank you. ms. brown, are you ready? >>>...
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i don't know what's going on in the paint business, et cetera, et cetera, but the efficacy of our neighborhoods are going to suffer as you keep opening these formula retails. and i really think you need to look at it holistickly from 5,000 feet up to see what's happening. this is in the pipeline. home depot is in the pipeline right now, forgetting the do it yourself industry which we're all obviously concerned about today, you are letting big box after big box after formula after formula come into the city and it's gonna be a huge detriment to the neighborhood shopping districts that are such the character of the city. and i would respectfully ask you to consider that in your deliberations today. thank you. >> thank you. >>> if i can get this to the commissioners. hi, my name is stephen cornell and i own brown use hardware on polk street. i like the rest of these businesses have been in san francisco a long time. this is our 107th year. we have 12 people working in our business. 90% of them are full-time employed. like everybody else we pay our people more than minimum wage. we pay them health
i don't know what's going on in the paint business, et cetera, et cetera, but the efficacy of our neighborhoods are going to suffer as you keep opening these formula retails. and i really think you need to look at it holistickly from 5,000 feet up to see what's happening. this is in the pipeline. home depot is in the pipeline right now, forgetting the do it yourself industry which we're all obviously concerned about today, you are letting big box after big box after formula after formula come...
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basically we're going to be like a hub where people can come to get services, help, information, et cetera. what you see here on this table are a whole variety of did you ever rent things from tools, some walki-talkies. this helps people know what is going on in their neighborhood. over here you have a whole variety of water and canned goods. we're really hoping that people will stock up for themselves at least for the first 72 hours if not more. i know that i have a ton of canned food and other sorts of things such as water within my own home. and everybody should, but there's going to come a time where people are going to end up running out and needing more. so, that's what we've got right here. >> so, this neighborhood support center, this doesn't look to be a major city sponsored fully stocked space. it can be a small commercial space, even somebody's garage as long as they have the information, a guide of information, who to call for what, communications equipment, some power, have a generator. >> that's right. >> thinking of lights and charge your cell phones and so on. and probably
basically we're going to be like a hub where people can come to get services, help, information, et cetera. what you see here on this table are a whole variety of did you ever rent things from tools, some walki-talkies. this helps people know what is going on in their neighborhood. over here you have a whole variety of water and canned goods. we're really hoping that people will stock up for themselves at least for the first 72 hours if not more. i know that i have a ton of canned food and...
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it would be the number, the size, et cetera, et cetera. that said, i think that, you know, we don't seem to have similar issues with some other companies who seem to realize that being more subtle and, you know, blending in with the financial district and downtown and other neighborhoods seems to be the way to go and not be this blairing kind of corporate brand that chase seems to want to foist upon us. * blaring >> walgreens is not a good example, but they do have a fairly nice treatment. * is it montgomery and california? somewhere downtown where it's very discrete. and i think they do have two signs, but they're not bigger than about two by two or something. and there are other examples like that that i think are fine and doesn't prompt me to trigger this request that staff start looking into this. it's, it's this particular company i think has been hoist up here that has now triggered the most concern. so, i think that maybe later on we can address that. and i know that lighting is a concern, but i also would urge the staff and the pro
it would be the number, the size, et cetera, et cetera. that said, i think that, you know, we don't seem to have similar issues with some other companies who seem to realize that being more subtle and, you know, blending in with the financial district and downtown and other neighborhoods seems to be the way to go and not be this blairing kind of corporate brand that chase seems to want to foist upon us. * blaring >> walgreens is not a good example, but they do have a fairly nice...
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adobe and zinger, et cetera. clearly 100' limitation along townsend is not consistent with the scale of the area. lot merger restrictions are more appropriate for neighborhood-commercial distributes which explain where the existing restrictions only apply to haves and national council on disability on hayes, church street and market street. we have reviewed our proposed changes with jim nicko, toby levy and planning staff corey teague and none of them have any objections to what we're proposing. so we hope you include them as an amendment to the plan. lastly, i would like to introduce dennis flaherty, the owner of 520 townsend. >> thank you. we are introducing -- we're going modify the restriction on the lot merger today. >> terrific. thank you very much. >> i'm dennis flaherty and i have owned the property for over 35 years. i occupied it many years running my own business and my son presently has an office there. in getting your amendment, we realize that we have talked to a neighbor who has a 50' parcel. ours
adobe and zinger, et cetera. clearly 100' limitation along townsend is not consistent with the scale of the area. lot merger restrictions are more appropriate for neighborhood-commercial distributes which explain where the existing restrictions only apply to haves and national council on disability on hayes, church street and market street. we have reviewed our proposed changes with jim nicko, toby levy and planning staff corey teague and none of them have any objections to what we're...
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i singsong as round san francisco and sang the club 9, paradise lounge, et cetera. creativity is the heart and soul of san francisco and has been for over 150 years. the reputation of being a performing arts center is known around the world and admired. we have an exceptional community of talent drawn here by that reputation. they devote their lives to their craft. if there is no place to perform, everybody starts to move away. i came here to thank and commend the board of supervisors for approving the new llp music permits and to encourage support by city leadership of the critical improvements to the west soma plan and the continued support of the performing arts. thank you. >> thank you, mr. lucky. >> supervisors, my name is guy carson. i am a board member of the california music and culture association. i would like to applaud the efforts of jim niko and his task force for this very comprehensive plan. i would also like to urge you to adopt amendments put forth to you by cmac, who could protect the nightlife. it's been often said that san francisco could do more
i singsong as round san francisco and sang the club 9, paradise lounge, et cetera. creativity is the heart and soul of san francisco and has been for over 150 years. the reputation of being a performing arts center is known around the world and admired. we have an exceptional community of talent drawn here by that reputation. they devote their lives to their craft. if there is no place to perform, everybody starts to move away. i came here to thank and commend the board of supervisors for...
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along with, that the machine noise from the restaurants, loud music, loud voices, public urination, et cetera. we already have a very large density of restaurants and bars in the area. i would like to understand what is to stop the rest of the building from falling into restaurant use, if this changes? if ever the castro country club should leave, there is a space there with the backyard patio space, that if that ever turned into a restaurant the quality of my neighbors and my building would be compromised such that we would have to move and sell your properties. we made a choice to live in an urban areas with all the benefits and problems that go with that. my boys go to sleep every night with the hum of the restaurant machines and disco beat from the bars and restaurants and we're fine with the existing level of if any place, but we don't want anymore. the existing restaurant is already encroaching on existing space and they are in violation and out of permit. as someone allude to ir, the entertainment commissioner, we have to spend many hours of our time asking people to comply. the restau
along with, that the machine noise from the restaurants, loud music, loud voices, public urination, et cetera. we already have a very large density of restaurants and bars in the area. i would like to understand what is to stop the rest of the building from falling into restaurant use, if this changes? if ever the castro country club should leave, there is a space there with the backyard patio space, that if that ever turned into a restaurant the quality of my neighbors and my building would be...
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ongoing maintenance, et cetera, for both our water system on the -- with our power enterprise as well. and so this would allow us to continue the program with those projects. as we were going through the process, and thinking about the changes to the definition of the "pc lbe regional projectsing." we thought it made sense to add the sect change, which is that any projects 70 miles outside of san francisco, even if they are not a cost-share projecting, meaning that they are funded by city and county of san francisco. we want to extend the puc lbe discount. the thinking behind that provision is because the pc lbe program really applies on the construction side, projects that are that distance away from san francisco, that the travel costs and the travel implications for local business enterprises sort of makes it not worth it. if they do compete for those projects, they would continue to get the lbe benefits that they would -- that they typically. as far as the amendments that supervisor chiu is recommending, one is a non-substantive technical amendment. where environmental findings ar
ongoing maintenance, et cetera, for both our water system on the -- with our power enterprise as well. and so this would allow us to continue the program with those projects. as we were going through the process, and thinking about the changes to the definition of the "pc lbe regional projectsing." we thought it made sense to add the sect change, which is that any projects 70 miles outside of san francisco, even if they are not a cost-share projecting, meaning that they are funded by...
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general, then you have a number of other existing sources such as bonds or state and federal grants, et cetera, but there's still a gap. so there was a group formed to study potential alternatives and one of their recommendations was public infrastructure finances. there was one created off rincon hill but that was sort of a pilot there. we've been working with the mayor's budget office and the capital planning committee and i actually invited brian strong, the capital planning director, but there's currently the capital planning committee meeting right now, so he would actually be able to tell you a little more. but what we've been working on is identifying the need and saying these are the opportunities or the -- sorry -- the needs for the infrastructure development based on the eastern neighborhood plans, based on the kind of streets and open streets and child care facilities and what not that are identified in the plans. so that's been sort of our role in the planning department and we've been hearing it a lot from the eastern neighborhood cac, as i imagine you might be as well. >> yes. >>
general, then you have a number of other existing sources such as bonds or state and federal grants, et cetera, but there's still a gap. so there was a group formed to study potential alternatives and one of their recommendations was public infrastructure finances. there was one created off rincon hill but that was sort of a pilot there. we've been working with the mayor's budget office and the capital planning committee and i actually invited brian strong, the capital planning director, but...
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a lot to do that because there are a lot of high value stuff going over the internet now, video, et cetera, and that provides a revenue opportunity so just as we use revenue bonds to do a lot of city projects and the build out of cleanpower sf we will have an opportunity to use those bonds like a build out like that so i encourage you to look at that issue and work on it more and do the more comprehensive work on it. >> thank you. any other member of the public that would like to comment? and seeing none we will close public comment. i agree. the approach will be i will work with lafco staff to look at our projects and research and we will consult with lafco members as topics come up. i do have a big interest in municipal banking in san francisco and i'm not sure we're at the concept phase or the idea phase. there is a little way to g i think it's a fine idea but there is work to go to make sure it's not a mistake and i want to make sure you're moving forward but that will take effort to do that, and i like the idea of combining of city wide wi-fi looking at broadband fiber issue. i think
a lot to do that because there are a lot of high value stuff going over the internet now, video, et cetera, and that provides a revenue opportunity so just as we use revenue bonds to do a lot of city projects and the build out of cleanpower sf we will have an opportunity to use those bonds like a build out like that so i encourage you to look at that issue and work on it more and do the more comprehensive work on it. >> thank you. any other member of the public that would like to comment?...
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because we're lowering the transit impact fee, open space impact fees, et cetera? >> so the scenario that you are describing, if i understand, that there is no -- there is no trade-off. it's just requiring more affordable housing without any reduction in anything else? >> correct. >> okay. and you are asking would that be more to a development? >> right now, if we had simply said we value affordable housing. so we want to increase affordable housing fees, period. and we're just going to do that and not reduce any of the other impact fees, that would be a pretty significant increase in terms of overall impact fees for the developer, correct? >> yes, it would be an increase. obviously, the amount of increase of affordable housing required would come into play in terms of how much of an increase it would be? >> right. so in order to avoid that much of an increase, we're reducing these other impact fees, which include transit impact fees? >> yes, that is the idea. >> okay. now in terms of just understanding the amounts that we're talking about. i think that is very imp
because we're lowering the transit impact fee, open space impact fees, et cetera? >> so the scenario that you are describing, if i understand, that there is no -- there is no trade-off. it's just requiring more affordable housing without any reduction in anything else? >> correct. >> okay. and you are asking would that be more to a development? >> right now, if we had simply said we value affordable housing. so we want to increase affordable housing fees, period. and...
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with neighborhood fabric, transportation, et cetera. so the point is to again listen and to listen in a rich way, so that the input from the community could be heard. the purpose of the third town hall is that now there was some drafts put together, and again, the point was to listen, so that members of the community could really understand what was being addressed. what was being given to them, as well as they could provide their input. so this was a dialogue and a discussion about that. i think at the end of the day, that one of the things that was true about each one of the town halls, led to a definition that was true when they first tried to have their very first meeting. and i will read to you what it says. community involvement in western soma was to create citizen planners, residents, small business owners, community activist and public officials trained in the basics of land use and urban design, working together to create a more livable neighborhood, economic opportunities, safer streets, and a healthier environment. so thank
with neighborhood fabric, transportation, et cetera. so the point is to again listen and to listen in a rich way, so that the input from the community could be heard. the purpose of the third town hall is that now there was some drafts put together, and again, the point was to listen, so that members of the community could really understand what was being addressed. what was being given to them, as well as they could provide their input. so this was a dialogue and a discussion about that. i...
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and i believe it was royal exchange and potentially coffee close, et cetera. those two may not have gotten the original notice. however, the issue about notice and due process and as i face all the time in federal court, is whether the individuals that did not get original notice were harmed. whether they had the right to due process? whether they had an opportunity to speak and present their sides? and in this case, royal exchange, this has been two appeals now that everybody has had an opportunity and has been fully ware of these hearings to present their side of the story. i want to bring and very quickly, because i know my time is limited. i will use the overhead. i have the sections of the -- this? this way? the department of public works code -- section 184.88. and that talks about the notice of intent. in terms of service. and i do have copies, if everybody would like them. >> okay. >> i highlighted those. >> thank you. >> they talk about -- >> your time is up. >> can i just -- they talk about radius >> sorry. >> thank you i was told that. >> hi. i am n
and i believe it was royal exchange and potentially coffee close, et cetera. those two may not have gotten the original notice. however, the issue about notice and due process and as i face all the time in federal court, is whether the individuals that did not get original notice were harmed. whether they had the right to due process? whether they had an opportunity to speak and present their sides? and in this case, royal exchange, this has been two appeals now that everybody has had an...
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which renders the tree for susceptible to inspects, the red beetle, et cetera. overall hort science found our urban forest to be relatively healthy an only recommending a very small number of trees to be removed. because nobody likes to see one of our big, beautiful, majestic trees removed, but after expensive study these were deem to be at-risk of failure. so i thought some context would be helpful. >> there was no public comment and with that we'll entertain a motion. >> so moved. >> moved and seconded. all those in favor? >> a. >> so moved. >> we are now on item 10, park maintenance standards report.
which renders the tree for susceptible to inspects, the red beetle, et cetera. overall hort science found our urban forest to be relatively healthy an only recommending a very small number of trees to be removed. because nobody likes to see one of our big, beautiful, majestic trees removed, but after expensive study these were deem to be at-risk of failure. so i thought some context would be helpful. >> there was no public comment and with that we'll entertain a motion. >> so moved....
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creates thousands of local jobs and is based on integrated resource efficiency, wind, co generation, et cetera these are -- the staff did not up to speed on how to do this and we need to change that that is absolutely crucial, thanks. >> thank you eric, any other comments commissioner vid dour? courtney and moran -- two questions one is where the program director for c c a and i conquer that we need someone who can support our local staff on this i think michael has a comment. >>> michael conly deputy general manager we are in the process of getting that approved and it's working it's way through the mayor's office now ran and the department of human resource and we home to hope to have to posted and filled and i know we are recruiting for that as well. >> when? >>> as soon as the mayors office releases it. >> can we express urgency on that especially from hearing from supervisor camp poes that he didn't want this program to lag and i feel quite strongly that we need to get that division filled in order to move this program. >> any urgency on your behalf would be greatly welcome i. >>> oh, you
creates thousands of local jobs and is based on integrated resource efficiency, wind, co generation, et cetera these are -- the staff did not up to speed on how to do this and we need to change that that is absolutely crucial, thanks. >> thank you eric, any other comments commissioner vid dour? courtney and moran -- two questions one is where the program director for c c a and i conquer that we need someone who can support our local staff on this i think michael has a comment....
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or five non-residential uses are permitted, which includes neighborhood agriculture, et cetera. well, where in san francisco -- we're in 9th street and can we get urban use on the third floor of our building? our only alternative is to convert to residential, but if i convert to residential, i have changed the historic nature of the building and it's contrary to the goal of the task force, which is to preserve historic buildings. and then the last piece is i'm worried about having an essex empty building. every day we're cleaning the corner we're located. >> thank you. >> good afternoon supervisor, land use attorney in san francisco. i want to commend both the planning department staff and task force for the many years' of dedication that they put into putting this plan together. i wanted to speak to two issues of the plan today. first the historic building comes. these controls promote the maintenance and preservation of historic buildings by providing relaxed use controls. the buildings are also subjected to legally binding maintenance plans to ensure that the goals are fulfil
or five non-residential uses are permitted, which includes neighborhood agriculture, et cetera. well, where in san francisco -- we're in 9th street and can we get urban use on the third floor of our building? our only alternative is to convert to residential, but if i convert to residential, i have changed the historic nature of the building and it's contrary to the goal of the task force, which is to preserve historic buildings. and then the last piece is i'm worried about having an essex...
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and install the beale street temporary bridge and continue all excavation, bracing, micro pile, et cetera. we'll complete the permitting and obtain permits. on the bus storage, we plan to complete the structural mitigation analysis, submit 65% documents in april, with 100% construction done in october and looking to submit the bids in december. for the rail extension this year i do plan to come to the board with an update in february, at our february board meeting, but was expected in addition to occur in may, mtc is to complete the environmental evaluation of the rtp, which officially designates the rail extension. the city will be establishing a transit center district plan community financing district, the melaruse, and continue to coordinate with high speed rail and caltrans. that is in 2013. on the real estate front we'll have escrow completed by april 1 on the transbay tower, block 6,7, 8 and 9 that i mentioned earlier we expect to receive payment through the successor agency. we'll complete assembly for block 5 and issue block 5 rfp. :we'll put a history book together online for th
and install the beale street temporary bridge and continue all excavation, bracing, micro pile, et cetera. we'll complete the permitting and obtain permits. on the bus storage, we plan to complete the structural mitigation analysis, submit 65% documents in april, with 100% construction done in october and looking to submit the bids in december. for the rail extension this year i do plan to come to the board with an update in february, at our february board meeting, but was expected in addition...
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along with, that the machine noise from the restaurants, loud music, loud voices, public urination, et cetera. we already have a very large density of restaurants and bars in the area. i would like to understand what is to stop the rest of the building from falling into restaurant use, if this changes? if ever the castro country club should leave, there is a space there with the ya
along with, that the machine noise from the restaurants, loud music, loud voices, public urination, et cetera. we already have a very large density of restaurants and bars in the area. i would like to understand what is to stop the rest of the building from falling into restaurant use, if this changes? if ever the castro country club should leave, there is a space there with the ya
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which renders the tree for susceptible to inspects, the red beetle, et cetera. overall hort science found our urban forest to be relatively healthy an only recommending a very small number of trees to be removed. because nobody likes to see one of our big, beautiful, majestic trees removed, but after expensive study these were deem to be at-risk of failure. so i thought some context would be helpful. >> there was no public comment and with that we'll entertain a motion. >> so moved. >> moved and seconded. all those in favor? >> a. >> so moved. >> we are now on item 10, park maintenance standards report. >> good morning commissioners, general manager ginsburg. my name is steve rockwell a senior administrative analyst in operations and i have the privilege of coordinating the department's park evaluation program. i believe you will be really pleased with this year's controller's report. we have had some up-and-downs in some of the park scores, but largely, we have been able to remedy some of the lowest-scoring historically low-scoring parks and areas in the city.
which renders the tree for susceptible to inspects, the red beetle, et cetera. overall hort science found our urban forest to be relatively healthy an only recommending a very small number of trees to be removed. because nobody likes to see one of our big, beautiful, majestic trees removed, but after expensive study these were deem to be at-risk of failure. so i thought some context would be helpful. >> there was no public comment and with that we'll entertain a motion. >> so moved....